Somalia: Landmine blast targets Puntland forces in Galgala

GALGALA, Puntland- A roadside bomb blast was reported to struck an army convoy carrying Puntland troops positioned in Galgala Mountains located south of the commercial city of Bossaso in Bari region on Sunday, Garowe Online reports.

The military convoy belonging to Puntland state forces was targeted in an IED blast planted on the roadside as they were moving from Galgala towards Bosaso city. The blast was reported to cause causalities but the numbers are not confirmed yet, according to the source.

Though the militant group has not claimed responsibility, but they previously planted roadside bombs targeting security officers.

Galgala mountains near Bosaso, was a stronghold area for the militant group al-Shabaab in the past, and have been the scene of landmine attacks over the past few years.

Puntland forces have bases near Galgala and been fighting al-Shabaab group in the areas, however, Puntland government officials haven’t released any statement in regard to the attack against security forces or the causalities behind the blast.

Puntland, located northeastern of Somalia, has been relatively stable compared to the rest of the country but attacks by the terrorist groups are posing serious risks to the stability of the region.

GAROWEONLINE